Sand received confide not they are marching for
Fragmentary text mentions marching for an unspecified cause at an unspecified place with reference to sand and the word assault. details and context are unreadable in the snippet.
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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 22, 1798
Page
2
Fragmentary text mentions marching for an unspecified cause at an unspecified place with reference to sand and the word assault. details and context are unreadable in the snippet.
A fragmented narration notes Maltese inhabitants near revolution before French activity, with garrison caution and Grand Master hesitation. It claims Turkish frontier forces under General Sumarrow mobilized, mentions English and French actions in the Archipelago, Buona Parte landing in the Morea with losses, and the Reis Egendi eliminated as a traitor.
Suabia reports an Austrian camp of 15,000 forming within a week on the heaths of Altorf and Weingard. Troops marched from Kemptis to Bregenz as trenches and artillery reach readiness. A cordon from Lake Garda to Lake Constance grows daily with reinforcements arriving.
Fragmentary dispatch describes French forces advancing in the Rhine region with positions near Nassau Wiesbaden Limburg and nearby towns. It notes German and Allied levies and contributions, with mention of fortifications behind the Nied and Latin valleys and a two month forecast.
In Dublin on August 17, it is alleged the Bill of Attainder will strip the Gedurids from the oppo oc ee. A group attacked the Glen of the Downs home of Mr. Johnson yesterday night. Several others faced charges after the incident.
In the Irish Parliament the Secret Committee signaled a report for Monday amid urgent business. The House, in a Committee of the Whole, examined testimonies on Edward Fitzgerald and his alleged treason with papers and conversations tied to Lord Edward Fitzgerald and Reynolds, detailing alleged influences and acts before a questioned arrest.
Fragmentary transcript shows Paquet refusing to produce letters to Lord Edward, with arguments by Arthife O'Cototor and Kiny. Debate touches on guilt of Lord Edward, adjournment, and conduct of Honourable Members as Speaker calls for order amid tense testimony.
A traveller reports Egypt currently lacks fortifications and registers, with a small and mutinous Mamaluk cavalry and weak infantry. Alexandria has two ports, the old one unsafe, while the new port handles only merchant vessels. The Nile branch and coastal areas are poorly navigable, leaving Egypt exposed to potential attacks. Additional notes cover London and French events, including executions and political moves in Europe.
English prize of about 00 tons taken by L Heureux of Bourdeaux loaded with sugar coffee and rum. It was steered to avoid the enemy at the river entrance of Bayonne and most of its cargo may be saved. Reports from Ferrol Spain say preparations are active and the cargo is likely destined for Ireland. Cavalry from the Rhine army orders to repair to Italy. A corvette with 14 guns near Abreuvals was surprised and boarded at night by English boats under fort protection.
Weary readers note letters from Havre claim the English fleet keeps distance off the port while a pirate blockade rumor spreads. Reports suggest French army units in Switzerland may march toward the frontier, and plan a secularization proposal reaches Paris. A national festival is slated for January 5 in memory of recent upheavals.
In a fragmentary report from August 17 00 the King of Pragia declines involvement in future negotiations with Austria over Italy while Feulfia is kept under control. Reports suggest Austrian plans remain pacific though military moves around Bruffelis and Dupkiek spark speculation of English maneuvers. Letters from Switzerland note Lucerne as Helvetic Government capital. Count Coberteel’s route to Peterburgh is debated. An extraordinary courier from the Hague details Batavian Directory elections and troop dispositions near Brittells and Wantage. The port of Flushing is blockaded with possible bombardment ahead.
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